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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
MARIN COUNTY PARKS:
Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy’s Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.
A department of the County of Marin, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin’s parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.
Marin County Parks promotes a collaborative and supportive team-oriented work culture based on a shared mission, personal integrity, and positive attitude.
As the stewards of their public lands, we are committed to ongoing engagement and relationship-building with the people and communities we serve. Parks’ priorities are guided by this community dialogue.
These include:
- Park facilities maintenance and improvements
- Open space road and trail management and improvements
- Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem health, in partnership with regional fire departments, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and natural resource scientists
- Climate change and sea-level rise resilience
- Equity
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Conservation Science program is now recruiting for Seasonal Assistants for the 2025 Season. The following roles may be available:
- Vegetation Crew: Treating invasive plants using hand tools, power tools, and herbicide, surveying preserves for early detection weeds, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, data entry/data processing, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.
- Wildlife Assistant: Monitoring and collecting wildlife population data, habitat assessments, project biological compliance, rare plant surveys, vegetation community assessments, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, assisting with docent programs, data entry/data processing, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Supporting volunteer efforts in habitat restoration and other stewardship projects. Coordinating and supporting volunteer efforts and reporting volunteer accomplishments by working with experienced Field Staff and helping with office tasks such as inventory and gathering data as well as program logistics such as cleaning tools and organizing supplies.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is dependable, has personal and professional integrity, and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have a strong commitment to providing quality customer service and working effectively both independently and on a team. Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations, construction, or environmental resource studies is desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS- Basic methods and procedures used in park, natural resources, and landscape maintenance.
- Basic use of hand and power tools related to the work.
- Basic safety procedures related to the work.
- Standard procedures for dealing with the public.
- Arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
- Basic record keeping methods.
- Learn to perform routine landscape, parks and open space operations and maintenance work.
- Learn to use and maintain hand and power tools used in park facility, resource, and grounds maintenance.
- Utilize safety procedures and equipment.
- Recognize and report potential safety hazards.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Receive money and accounting for it accurately if assigned to the parks function.
- Act appropriately in emergency situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations or environmental resource studies is desirable. Level of appointment within the salary range is dependent upon the amount of experience and/or education directly related to area(s) of assignment.
Note: Knowledge and skill requirements may differ, depending upon assignment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
LiveScan: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
A pre-placement physical examination given at County expense is also required prior to appointment.
Physical Demands: Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Marin County
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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